Washington § 36.32.055 - Five-member commission — When authorized — Ballot proposition — Petition — Procedures.

Full text of Washington Revised Code of Washington § 36.32.055 — Five-member commission — When authorized — Ballot proposition — Petition — Procedures., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 36.32.055. Five-member commission — When authorized — Ballot proposition — Petition — Procedures.

(1) The board of commissioners of any noncharter county with a population of three hundred thousand or more, and less than four hundred thousand, may cause a ballot proposition to be submitted at a general election to the voters of the county authorizing the board of commissioners to be increased to five members.
(2) As an alternative procedure, a ballot proposition shall be submitted to the voters of a noncharter county authorizing the board of commissioners to be increased to five members, upon petition of the county voters equal to at least ten percent of the voters voting at the last county general election. At least twenty percent of the signatures on the petition shall come from each of the existing commissioner districts.
Any petition requesting that such an election be held shall be submitted to the county auditor for verification of the signatures thereon. Within no more than thirty days after the submission of the petition, the auditor shall determine if the petition contains the requisite number of valid signatures. The auditor shall certify whether or not the petition has been signed by the requisite number of county voters and forward such petition to the board of county commissioners. If the petition has been signed by the requisite number of county voters, the board of county commissioners shall submit such a proposition to the voters for their approval or rejection at the next general election held at least sixty days after the proposition has been certified by the auditor.
[ 2018 c 301 s 9; 1990 c 252 s 2.]

Notes

Effective date—2018 c 301 s 9: "Section 9 of this act takes effect January 1, 2021." [ 2018 c 301 s 13.]
Findings—Short title—2018 c 301: See notes following RCW 36.32.051.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Related Washington Legal Topics

Frequently Asked Questions About Washington § 36.32.055

What does Revised Code of Washington § 36.32.055 cover?

Section 36.32.055 ("Five-member commission — When authorized — Ballot proposition — Petition — Procedures.") is part of the Revised Code of Washington, the codified statutory law of Washington. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Washington § 36.32.055?

A common citation format is "Revised Code of Washington § 36.32.055" (Washington). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Washington law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Washington official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Washington attorney.

How does Washington § 36.32.055 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Washington can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

Sources & Verification

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Washington.